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Whitewater Forum : Red Zet Toro stolen from BC

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: Red Zet Toro stolen from BCPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 4:03pmHi, I'm sharing this for a friend in BC:"If anyone sees a red Zet Toro kayak on the island or lower mainland, for sale or simply just sees one out on the river, lake, on a car, or any where please ask them where they got it. Mine was stolen today from the Nanaimo River. There are only a few of these boats in Canada s...

Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: irenenSubject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 4:05pmHi Leroy, the link to the page for this thread is:http://www.professorpaddle.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15321Thanks, hope all's well out there!Edited by irenen - Today at 4:05pm

Whitewater Forum : File your eComment with FERC today!

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: Mauler!Subject: File your eComment with FERC today!Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 3:45pmHow do I post a link to this thread on the the local club boater web site here in Missouri? I know some of them paddle in Washington. It couldn't hurt to send out a few out of state letters to FERC. Thanks. Leroy

Trailer question?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

---Quote (Originally by Roguelawyer)--- You could probably put a couple pieces of pipe insulation on the rail. That would provide protection...

Frame ideas for RMR storm

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I think someone was asking about deals on Storms. Saw this and thought of this post. Not sure if the price is right, just passing along the info. ...

Good pump to inflate an IK

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

K is all you need from start to finish. Go K

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I took the meat of Skull (on purpose too) last year at 4Kish. Was rowing a heavyish 14ft oar frame. It stalled for a brief second and then pushed...

Lightning

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You're not grounded if you're sitting in a rubber boat on top of the water. I've been in an aluminum row boat in the middle of a lake and had...

New feature Big Drop 2?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Well, I shall find out soon, my daughters launched on Cataract Saturday, so hopefully I can report back soon.

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I don't think commercial outfitters will be out until first week of May? Maybe? And they usually run the Rapids Thursday(Oars,holiday, western) and...

Great Deals Out There

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Two like new Pole Cats $175 for THE PAIR...... Oars - Pair of Sawyer 9' Boat Oars (http://bend.craigslist.org/for/5534892039.html) Already...

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Ripper, I don't fit in the 2010 comfortably. I know they added legroom in the last SuperStar in 2013 I think. Good for you for heading west! I...

Hell's Canyon Beta

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

flows are dependent on power demand upstream and whether or not they are having to spill water due to the upstream reservoirs being full. That time...

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I saw that post but all it says is that there is a new feature in bd2.... I've never been down before so it will all be new.... Kazak thanks for the...

Rafting near CO?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Will be in Boulder area may 5-9. Visiting a friend but would forever kick myself if I didn't try some of that sweet sweet water. Suggestions for...

Looking for raft for Class IV / V

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

In 23 years the floor of my 15 1/2' Aire has never had more than a quart or two of water in it. You folks need to pump your floors tighter or...

Urethane coatings

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Here is a vid from System 6 that might be of interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oT4Jz23Pg8

North Platte Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I did it last year in June at around 1200-1300. Fun section!

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Read of a recent change to big drop 2 (?). Read up on the difference- Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

San Juan Long Row Out; Doable?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

+1 on it being doable, you just need to be mentally prepared for that last day. Our group considered the last day to be a different trip, so that we...

Looking for raft for Class IV / V

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

interesting read. but maybe i am biased, i own a maravia and a sotar. but, i am on my 14th season with my maravia cat, not one patch on it. i...

Spar Urethane on trailer deck

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

If you elect to go solid- the Flood solid stain I used on my deck is working out well so far. Went on easy, high build, has about the best...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I plan to set something up for May 14-15 and will keep you posted Abron. Probably Piedra, maybe Conejos, depending on flows and group. I have only...

North Platte Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I fished lower down in the drainage on Saturday and Sunday. We put in at Saratoga on Saturday and took out at the Sanger access below Pick Bridge...

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I ran Skull- with my face at 19,500 cfs. Don't recommend~ Sent from my SM-N900V using Mountain Buzz mobile app

cataract canyon

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

hello all, we have a small group running cataract canyon, we are planning on running the rapids on 4/24/16. anyone planning on running the rapids...

Where to live based upon river selection

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Local Texan here that is moving up to the Denver metroplex to join in the tourist trap fun in June. I cant wait till the epic melt hits, and I get to...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Scott, I am definitely interested in checking out the pinnacle gorge section. its only @ 3 hrs from santa fe. also EF San juan is same region too,...

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Each boat owner should decide how many people he/she will carry based on his/her gear and food load he/she has. He/she is in the best position to...

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You might consider the Freeride 67. It is a pretty playful river runner. I know some larger people who paddle it and like it. I paddled the 57 and...

Just another WW video

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Great video. It shows well that Sock it to Me is the biggest rapid to worry about at those levels. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Spar Urethane on trailer deck

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

The best spar is called Epiphanes. It will give you that- after MANY coats. It is expensive- but it's the real deal. Others are gonna peel at some...

Whitewater Forum : access into china

Professor Paddle · Washington, Oregon and vicinity

Author: SOPBOATERSubject: access into chinaPosted: 12 Apr 2016 at 8:42amCall Jed Weingarten

Trailer question?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

A couple of cross-members would keep the floor from sagging as far, and keep it form rubbing the inside slats. You could fabricate them with pins at...

# of people vs #of boats

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

There is no golden ratio of ppl to boats. Every float is different. Are there separate gear boats and passenger boats on this trip? Are gear and...

Looking for raft for Class IV / V

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Kudos to whomever put this article together. One of the better reads I've found on the interhighway. Raft Construction � River Rafting |...

Urethane coatings

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

You can get 6-8 sq ft per quart for a nice thick coating.

Where to live based upon river selection

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

I'm not an expert, but i think it's just that they have a lot more water to begin with/released water, and that keeps the rivers from freezing over....

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Still got my eye out for the last Superstar. I'd love a little more play-ability than the 4Fun but don't need the performance of the Rockstar. I was...

Conejos River

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks Southbound! That's just what I needed to commit to setting up a Conejos trip this spring. I've not done the upper Rio Grande yet, but did...

Images from the Nahanni in the Northwest Territories

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Hey Buzzards, Had the opportunity to experience the Nahanni, a pretty classic river in the Northwest Territories, last summer. Shot some RAW video...

Trailer question?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Can you add an addition to the deck on the inside but with a rounded profile? It would support the raft floor a bit too.

North Platte Flows

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Gauge says 1640 this morning, and it has been really warm in Fraser at least, so I'd say the water at least is probably there. Storm system rolling...

Next boat after Axiom 6.9?

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Also Pyranha inazone was a highly regarded boat that has a range of sizes on the smaller end. Sent from my iPhone using Mountain Buzz

Playboat or River Playboat

Mountain Buzz · Colorado, Western US and everywhere else

Thanks for all of the input....for my temperament it is hard to stay calm but something I want to do. I do notice more control when I am forward but...